With the eyes of the world focused on our nation's capital the day after a deadly shooting, Canadians are sharing what they love most about Ottawa.
Using the hashtag #MyOttawa, those who live in Ottawa and others from all around the country are telling the world that the city is more than just the location of a shooting.
Some write that the city will not be gripped by fear while others say that it is a great place to raise a family, a place of "amazing beauty" and a place where rainbows can be seen over Parliament Hill.
About eight hours after the shootings, Twitter user Cameron Rooney posted four photos of Ottawa.
Let's not forget the beauty of Ottawa #MyOttawa #OttawaStrong pic.twitter.com/6wwXLR6MU5
— Cameron Rooney (@CameronRooney1) October 22, 2014
That tweet, which was one of the first after the attack, led to thousands of other tweets. While the hashtag was first promoted last year by Ottawa Tourism last year, it has taken on new meaning after the incident.
#myottawa. This morning. Still beautiful, a day removed from tragedy. Rideau Canal at dawn. #OttawaStrong pic.twitter.com/YcV0VgXyDh
— BIG FRIENDLY CANUCK (@6foot8cdngooner) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa is strong and we will get through yesterday's tragic incident together. Today is a new day: lets be there for each other.
— Mathieu Fleury (@MathieuFleury) October 23, 2014
#myottawa where everyone can do yoga on parliament hill. Thinking of my hometown today. pic.twitter.com/SsUE239K9W
— Genevieve Friesen (@genfriesen) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa is strong, full of pride and safe city. We will all get over from yesterday's event!
— Anuj Miglani (@AnujMiglani1) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa is a happy and healthy place to raise a family, any time of year. pic.twitter.com/P5tpJ9GqR3
— andrea tomkins (@missfish) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa is a place I've called home for 2+ years now that provides me with amazing beauty everyday #OttawaStrong pic.twitter.com/fX1bTgsrpp
— Danielle McFaul (@deeemcfaul) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa is people outdoors enjoying a beautiful sunny day together: pic.twitter.com/phbucG9NyW
— Laura Wheeler (@wheeler_laura) October 23, 2014
#MyOttawa #CanadaStrong <3 pic.twitter.com/aHYD1BHZAz
— Seti N (@seti83) October 23, 2014